Michael SitzerN.C. LMBT # 10273National Approved CE Provider

About Michael:

Michael has been exploring and sharing exceptional bodywork for two decades... Starting his professional career with a ten year immersion at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox, MA, he became a senior therapist in their Healing Arts department as well as a core faculty member of their School of Massage. He is professionally trained in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Clinical Massage, Kripalu Bodywork, Traditional Thai Massage, Breema Bodywork, Positional Release Therapy and Yoga Therapy. His signature session is in ‘Thai Yoga Bodywork,’ which blends all these modalities into a creative and therapeutic healing art. He has literally given thousands of treatments and continues to offer massage sessions part time, while devoting more time to teaching and being with his family.Michael began his studies of Thai Massage in 1998 with an intensive offered by Ananda Apfelbaum at the Omega Institute. He then journeyed to Thailand to meet her teacher, master Pichest Boonthume. Michael has returned to Thailand ten times to further his practice and to lead 'Thai Massage Study Abroad Adventure Tours'. Michael has also worked closely with Kam Thye Chow for over 15 years. After leaving Kripalu in 2010, Michael relocated to Asheville to teach ‘Clinical Massage’ at AB Tech College and began offering continuing education courses. Michael has developed a complete Thai Yoga Bodywork certification training including a manual, a DVD & an online video course which has been presented at Kripalu Center and across the country beginning in 2000. He is an approved continuing education (CE) provider, accredited by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB # 451645-11). He also holds a N.C. massage license (#10273). Michael is well known and respected for his heart centered approach to his treatments, his workshops and his life. Michael's passion for therapeutic touch and inspirational teaching motivates him to continue to share this work around the world...

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Contact Michael at:michaelsitzer@gmail.com(828) 774-2662

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"Michael was an esteemed Kripalu faculty member for many years. I worked with Michael personally and found him to be a man of great character and purpose, who helped propel our Kripalu School of Massage forward in every way. He was a valuable leader, team member, and a skilled teacher, both in content and in personal and group dynamics. Michael is a person of integrity and his word."

-Steven (Devarshi) HartmanDean of the Kripalu School of Yoga& Professional Trainings, in Lenox, MA

"Michael is an awesome teacher with a beautiful gift to share. He is passionate, inspired and really shines the lineage of Thai Yoga Bodywork. I felt very connected to the ancient teachings when sitting with him. The work is physical, energetic and works on a multitude of levels to heal. I’d recommend this course to anyone who is looking for more creativity and connection in their bodywork practice. "

- Rachel Stermer, LMBT, Asheville, NC

"Thank you for such an amazing class. It was probably the best class I've ever had the pleasure of taking. It felt like a real meditation, or spiritual gift. Thank you so very much. I felt honored to be there, and felt empowered to work more regularly like this."